Parking Lots

The addition of parking blocks to your parking lot can be the perfect finishing touch, but sometimes our customers don't know what type of parking block will best suit their needs. Here are a few things to consider when deciding whether our plastic or rubber parking blocks will be the newest addition to your facility.

1. Our plastic parking blocks are solid plastic                                                                                  Our rubber parking blocks have a honeycomb structure underneath

2. The rubber parking blocks have just a bit more flexibility to conform to pavement better than the plastic.

3. Both plastic and rubber blocks come with mounting hardware for asphalt or concrete installations.

4. The plastic parking blocks are available in: Yellow, Gray, Blue, and Black                              The rubber parking blocks are available in: Black with Yellow reflective stripes

5.  Our plastic parking blocks come in 4 different sizes                                                                  Our rubber parking blocks are available in a 6ft length.

Many of our customers love the high end look of stainless steel bollards, but many of them aren't sure about what options are available or how to choose the best bollard for them. So here are 5 things to consider when shopping for stainless steel:

1. The overall size of the bollard

• What diameter would look best or best serve your purpose
• What is the total length you require, sometimes it's best to check the local code to determine how much of the bollard must be buried below grade.

2. Removable or Fixed Bollard

• Will you ever want to remove the bollard to allow traffic, either pedestrian or vehicular, through the area.

3. Flat top or Dome top

4. Brush or Satin Finish

5. Time Frame

• Most stainless bollard have a lead time of 8-15 weeks. Make sure you order in plenty of time to meet project deadlines.

Introducing BollardGard Anywhere

Innoplast's BollardGard Anywhere is great for rapid deployment
in ANY situation and can be placed ANYWHERE you need it!

Features Include:

• Portable
• Temporary or permanent
• Stable in windy environments
• 25 lb. heavy duty rubber base
• Highly visible

Give us a call today to learn more!

Last weeks Gad about Town photo was taken at the Cumberland Travel Plaza just off the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

We hope your summer travels were wonderful and you now get to enjoy the beauty of fall where ever you may be headed!

Are you taking one final family road trip this summer? Are you trying to squeeze the last little bit of sun from the fading season? On your drive see if you can spot this week's Gad about Town photo.

We get a lot of great questions from our customers, so this week we thought we'd answer the top 5 most frequently asked questions.

Q: Will your 4" cover fit over my 4.5" OD pipe?

A: Yes, our 4" cover is designed to fit over a 4" nominal pipe, which has an outside diameter of 4.5"

Q: Does it cost more to have reflective tape added to my bollard covers?

A: Nope! Reflective tape is never an extra cost.

Q: Does the cost vary depending on what color bollard cover I choose?

A: The cost of our covers is determined by the size that you need, not by the color of the cover or the reflective tape choice.

Q: Does it cost extra to have Innoplast cut the covers to a custom height for me?

A: No, we'll gladly cut to your custom size at no extra charge. In fact, it may actually save you a few dollars in shipping if you covers are cut to size here at the warehouse.

Q: Where can I purchase the hardware to install  my new parking blocks or rubber speed bumps:

A: The installation hardware for your parking blocks and rubber speed bumps varies depending on whether they will be applied to concrete or asphalt, but the hardware is always included with your purchase.

Have a questions that wasn't included above? Leave us a comment, shoot us an e-mail, or give us a call. We'll be glad to answer an questions you may have.

Visit our website to learn more about our decorative bollard covers and other parking lot protection products.

Ever feel a little confused about how to measure for that perfect Bollard Gard fit? Here's how to make sure that it fits perfect everytime.

1. Break out that old tape measure and let her see the light of day, guessing on the the size of your pipe only works about 17.3% of the time and we like to get it right everytime

2. Measure the diameter of your bollard. That's the straight across the middle portion of the circle on the top.

3. Measure the height of your post, all the way from the ground to the tippy top of that concrete dome (if you have one).

4. Add 2-4" to the height of that post.

5. Give us a call or jump on the e-commerce site over at www.innoplast.com and order  your covers.

Still a little uncertain about what size will fit your post give us a call with your measurements or use this handy bollard cover tool.

Too often non-disabled drivers use spaces reserved for the handicapped, but thanks to New Zealand's Car Parking Technologies (CPT) those drivers could be caught!

The company developed a system in which disabled drivers' vehicles will have an electronic tag that is detected in handicapped parking spots when a vehicle pulls in. If a vehicle doesn't have the tag that sensors the handicapped parking spots parking enforcement personnel will be notified.

The system has not yet been used by any clients, but CPT reports the technology is ready to go and could be in use early this year.

Enhance your facility parking lot and garage with Innoplast rubber speed bumps and parking blocks, shop online today!